1. Your team will have exactly 24 hours to complete your film, including conception, writing, arguing, shooting, fighting, editing, scoring, making up, etc. The films are due at the deadline specified. 24 hours = 24 hours. There will be no extensions. Art cannot exist without deadlines.
   
   
2. Films are limited to 5 MINUTES IN LENGTH - INCLUDING CREDITS. Violating this rule will disqualify you from winning the big prize.
   
   
3. You can draw on any resources you can muster to make your film. You are only limited by time and your own imagination. But remember, if you’re doing something illegal, filming it doesn’t make it legal. Be safe - don’t put your actors in danger - think twice before attempting any stunts. It’s only a movie, it’s not worth ending up in the hospital or jail. And if you do, you’re on your own. You can only count on us to send flowers and call your mother. (Mother-Calling guarantee not implied.)
   
   
4. Films can have dialog or not - your choice. Though we would advise you to do your best to tell your story visually. Dialog is a crutch, and unless you’ve brought a proper microphone and know how to use it, you’re probably better off with less talking.
   
   
5. Credits, voice over, animation, music. special effects - do what you want. We don’t need to know if you have the rights to your music. (Though if you do, it will be easier for you to put your film in festivals or on the internet in the future.)
   
   
6. You own your film. We only ask for non-exclusive rights to show them on our the internet or in future challenges. We have no plans at the moment for any DVD distribution. We’ll burn that bridge when we come to it. But don’t worry. We’ll never sell the stuff without talking with you first and giving you a piece of the action.
   
   
7. You will receive a 2GB USB Memory Stick along with your Title and Genre. ALL Films should be turned in on these Memory Sticks. Plase don't brind DVDs or DV tapes. Export a full-resolution .mov file from Final Cut or iMovie. Considering international video formats, this is the easiest for all of us. This stuff gets kind of technical, so be sure and talk to Mark about your format if you have any questions.
   
   
8. We do not supply any camera or editing equipment. You're on your own. We can, however, help connect you with other filmmakers to colaborate with.
   
   
9. Use Caution - Filmmaking can be addictive.

- Steven E. Kimbrough